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Service of WorshipFourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 18, 2011Eleven o’clock in the morning

We are delighted to welcome former Dean of Duke Chapel, Bishop Will Willimon, as our preacher today. Our gospel reading comes in four scenes. In scene one, we have a very wealthy man and a manager who is very wealthy too. In scene two the rich man hears that the manager is squandering the property and straightaway fires him. But there is a moment of grace: the manager gets the chance to visit all the rich man’s clients to settle up their accounts. In scene three, the manager sets about writing off the debts of the rich man’s major creditors. It’s too late to make money, but it’s not too late to build social capital. He starts making friends, people who will be pleased to see him even when he’s out of a job. In scene four, the rich man congratulates the manager for making friends rather than extorting money, and realizing that generosity is the best investment.

“A Villian is Accused,” woodcut, unknown artist, 1593.

The congregation is asked to remain silent during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation.

GatherinG

Carillon

organ preluDe Pastorale César Franck (1822-1890)

introit Alleluia Immanuel Mlenga (b. 1959)

Alleluia. Munthu sakhala moyo ndi chaku dya chokha koma ndi ma wu onse amene, ambuye mulu ngu alankhula ndi kukhutitsa mizimu yathu.Amen.

Alleluia. Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word which comes from the Lord God and feeds our souls. Amen. —Deuteronomy 8:3

greeting anD announCements

proCessional hymn 586 Let My People Seek Their Freedom ebenezer

*prayer of Confession anD WorDs of assuranCe (in unison) Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways to the glory of your name. Amen.

The minister speaks words of assurance.

*peaCe (All exchange signs and words of God’s peace.)

Proclamation

prayer for illumination (in unison) Almighty God, you search us and know us: as we search and know you in the reading of your word, may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in weakness, now and in all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

olD testament lesson—Exodus 16:2-15 (OT page 60-61 in the pew Bible) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

*graDual hymn 355 (stanzas 1-2) Depth of Mercy Canterbury (All turn to face the Gospel Procession.)

*gospel lesson—Luke 16:1-13 (NT page 74) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

*graDual hymn 355 (stanzas 3-5) Depth of Mercy Canterbury

sermon—Only a Savior Like Jesus Could Love People Like You

resPonse

Call to prayer Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray.

prayers of the people (The congregation responds to each petition: “Hear our prayer.”)

mission announCement

offertory Magnificat Arvo Pärt (b. 1935)

Magnificat anima mea Dominum, et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo. Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae: ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius. Et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies timentibus eum. Fecit potentiam in brachio suo, dispersit superbos mente cordis sui. Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles. Esurientes implevit bonis, et divites dimisit inanes. Suscepit Israel puerum suum recordatus misericordiae suae, sicut locutus est ad patres nostros Abraham et semini eius in saecula. Magnificat anima mea Dominum.

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant; behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the

powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever. —Luke 1:46-55

*Doxology lasst uns erfreuen Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

thanksGivinG and communion

This morning we give thanks for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. We celebrate its mission to facilitate the development of well rounded, educated, productive, and ethical individuals who are well versed in technical as well as social, political, and environmental issues. The ushers bring a network card to the altar.

In Durham, we lift up organizations that provide access to capital for first time homeowners and small businesses. The ushers bring forward a house key.

*the great thanksgiving (Musical setting A, found on page 17 in the hymnal.)

*the lorD’s prayer (number 895 in the hymnal, in unison)

sharing of the breaD anD Wine All those who have become members of Christ’s body through baptism and seek to be united with God and at peace with their neighbor are invited to receive communion. Wine is used for communion. If you would prefer to receive grape juice, it is available upon request at the communion station near the main entrance of the Chapel, on the pulpit side. If you have a gluten allergy, those serving communion nearest to the Memorial Chapel will be ready to serve you gluten-free wafers and wine on request. You may also come forward to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms over your chest.

If you would like to receive individual anointing with oil and prayers for healing, ministers will be in the Memorial Chapel during communion.

musiC During Distribution

hymn 617 (sung by all) I Come with Joy Dove of peaCe

Communion anthem Panis angelicus Franck

Panis angelicus fit panis hominum; dat panis coelicus figuris terminum: O res mirabilis! Manducat Dominum pauper, servus et humilis.

The bread of angels becomes the bread of mankind; the heavenly bread gives an end to earthly forms. O wondrous thing! The poor one, the servant and the humble all partake of the Lord. —Thomas Aquinas

hymn 631 (choir only) O Food to Pilgrims Given o Welt, iCh muss DiCh lassen

*prayer after Communion

sendinG Forth

*beneDiCtion

*reCessional hymn 554 All Praise to Our Redeeming Lord armenia

*Choral blessing God Be in My Head John Rutter (b. 1945)

God be in my head and in my understanding. God be in mine eyes and in my looking. God be in my mouth and in my speaking. God be in my heart and in my thinking. God be at my end and in my departing.

postluDe Dialogue (from the Magnificat in Mode II) Jean-François Dandrieu (1682-1738)

Carillon

*All who are able may stand.

ministry oF WorshiP

Presiding Ministers The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells The Rev. Keith Daniel

Preacher The Rev. Dr. William H. Willimon Bishop, North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church

Lectors Mr. Ben Jones Trinity ’12

Ms. Hannah Ward Trinity ’14; PathWays Chapel Scholar

Soloists Ms. Patrician D. Philipps, soprano Ms. Kristen Blackman, soprano

Choir Director Dr. Rodney Wynkoop

Organists Dr. Robert Parkins Dr. David Arcus

Ministers of Anointing The Rev. Keith Daniel The Rev. Kori Jones The Rev. Bruce Puckett

Head Ushers Dr. James Ferguson and Mr. Jeff Harrison Carillonneur Mr. J. Samuel Hammond

We are pleased to welcome Bishop William H. Willimon as the Sterly and Pelham Wilder, Jr., Distinguished Guest Preacher. Dr. Willimon is Bishop of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. He was Dean of Duke Chapel from 1984-2004. He is the author of 60 books, including The Sermons of Will Willimon (Westminster John Knox). He edited Sermons from Duke Chapel (Duke University Press), a collection of 75 years of Chapel sermons. He and his wife, Patsy, have two adult children, William and Harriet, who grew up attending Duke Chapel. Harriet and her husband, Garrett Putman, live in Durham with their sons, Will and Wesley.

about today’s Guest Preacher

this Week at duke chaPel

morninG Prayer - Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel

communion and anointinG - Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel

choral vesPers - No Choral Vespers this week

orGan recital today

Chapel Organist David Arcus will open the 2011-2012 season of the Duke Chapel Organ Recital Series with two identical recitals on the Brombaugh organ in the Memorial Chapel at 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dr. Arcus will perform music by central and south German composers of the 16th to 18th centuries. The recitals are free and open to the public.

chaPel announcements

toDay’s floWers—The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God by the Erlenbach Family Trust.

toDay’s offering—All of today’s cash offerings and undesignated checks will be used for Duke Chapel’s Mission of the Month: the Interfaith Food Shuttle BackPack Buddies Food Drive. The BackPack Buddies program provides backpacks filled with nutritious food to low-income school children in need of food to supplement their weekends and holiday breaks.

Chapel spring break trips—PathWays will be offering Spring Break trips to Costa Rica, Honduras, and Christ in the Desert Monastery in New Mexico. Information sessions will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, in the Chapel basement lounge. Questions? www.chapel.duke.edu/pathways or email adam.hollowell@duke.edu.

elie Wiesel DoCumentary—The Echo Foundation, a social justice organization based in Charlotte, will premiere its documentary film, In the Footsteps of Elie Wiesel, at Duke on Wednesday, September 21, at the Center for Documentary Studies. Sam Wells, Abdullah Antepli, Jeremy Yoskowitz, and Bill Donahue will offer remarks, followed by a dessert reception.

What Love Is DoCumentary—Filmmaker Theodore Bogosian will present his documentary, What Love Is: The Duke Pathfinders 50, at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23, at the Nasher Museum of Art. The film asks the question, “What can medical care do for you when it cannot save your life?” Dean Sam Wells, who is featured prominently in the film, will offer opening remarks and participate in a panel discussion after the screening.

The following Congregation opportunities are open to all.

aDult forum—On September 25, Dean Sam Wells will present a talk on The Art of Preaching. The forum will be held in Room 0012 of the Westbrook Building of the Divinity School at 9:45 a.m.

potluCk lunCh—Please join the Congregation for the first potluck lunch of the new school year. Our “Welcome & Welcome Back” get-together will be after worship today, in the Chapel lounge.

ChilDren’s ministry—Godly Play meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Children aged 3 to second grade meet in the crypt. Those in the third through fifth grades meet in the York Reading Room on the second floor of Duke Divinity School. For more information, please contact Sonja Tilley at sonja.tilley@duke.edu

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for families & ChilDrenfor Worshipers & visitors

† Children 4 and younger are welcome to visit the nursery (capacity limited), located in the Chapel basement, beginning at 10:50 a.m. each week. Pagers are available for parents to keep with them during worship. Parents needing a place to feed, quiet, or change infants are also welcome. † Activity Bags (for children 5 and under) and Liturgy Boxes (ages 5-8) are available at the rear of the Chapel to help children engage in worship. Please return after the service.

† Prayer requests may be placed in the prayer box located by the Memorial Chapel.† For a tour of Duke Chapel, meet today’s docent near the front steps of the Chapel following the service.† Hearing assist units and a Braille hymnal are available at the attendant’s desk at the entry way of the Chapel. See the Chapel attendant if you would like to use one of our large-print Bibles or hymnals for the worship service this morning.

We invite you to consider joining the Congregation at Duke Chapel.The Congregation is an interdenominational church with a variety of vibrant ministries, including discipleship and spiritual formation (for children, youth, and adults), mission and outreach, and pastoral

care. If you are interested in making Duke Chapel your home church, contact the Rev. Bruce Puckett at 684-3917. www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu

Duke Chapel is a grand building, suitable for hosting major events in the life of the University and its members; it acts as a moderator for the diversity of religious

identity and expression on campus; and it is a Christian church of an unusually inter-denominational character, with a tradition of stirring music, preaching, and liturgy.

We welcome you to our life of worship, learning, dialogue, and service.

The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells Dean of the ChapelMinistry Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp Associate Dean for Religious Life The Rev. Keith Daniel Director of Community and Campus Engagement The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Director of Worship Dr. Adam Hollowell Director of Student Ministry The Rev. Kori Jones Community and Black Campus MinisterMusic Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Director of Chapel Music Dr. Robert Parkins University Organist Dr. David Arcus Chapel Organist and Associate University Organist Dr. Allan Friedman Associate Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel Music Mr. John Santoianni Curator of Organs and Harpsichords Mr. J. Samuel Hammond University Carillonneur Mr. Michael Lyle Staff Assistant for Chapel MusicAdministration Ms. Beth Gettys Sturkey Director of Development Ms. Lucy Worth Special Assistant to the Dean for Finance and Projects Ms. Adrienne Koch Special Assistant to the Dean for Administration and Communications Ms. Meredith Hawley Chapel Events and Wedding Coordinator Ms. Kelsey Hallatt Chapel Communications Specialist Ms. Lisa Moore Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Ms. Gerly Ace Staff Assistant for Student Ministry Ms. Katherine Kopp Staff Assistant for Development Mr. Oscar Dantzler and Mr. William Earls HousekeepersStaff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Bruce Puckett Pastor Ms. Sonja Tilley Director of Christian Education Ms. Mary Ann Manconi Administrative Assistant